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Aviation CPT roles span flight operations, air traffic management, airport planning, and aerospace systems, all fields where hands-on work is inseparable from classroom instruction. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must directly align with your enrolled aviation or aerospace program.
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We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.
POSITION PURPOSE
This Aviation Student Intern will work primarily at the Encompass Health Aviation building located at the Birmingham airport and secondarily at the Encompass Health Corporate Office. This position will provide functional support to the overall Aviation business unit with responsibilities and tasks strategically structured to maximize intern exposure to a business aviation career path. The intern will work on projects as assigned by the Vice President of Aviation and accomplish tasks working in the areas of flight operations, aircraft maintenance operations, flight scheduling operations, and administration. This position will also interact with interns in other areas of the company and at the end of the assignment, a presentation on what the intern learned will be given to the Senior leadership. This person will also participate with other interns in social activities outside of work as scheduled by the HR team. The department intern will be responsible for all assigned work, projects and all other duties as assigned by the manager. The intern will be required to participate in all internship program activities and to participate in the final presentation at the end of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Participate in flight planning activities
- Participate in pre and post flight briefings
- Support pre-departure/arrival activities (ground handling, aircraft servicing, customer support, etc.)
- Assist with sourcing requirements (work order management, parts/materials ordering, facility/aircraft supplies, order tracking, etc.)
- Support flight scheduling activities (securing services, customer support, record keeping)
- Administrative tasks (invoice processing, payment request log, etc.)
- Project work (process improvement, manual development, etc.)
- Complete all task and assignments accurately and timely
- Proactively seeks to learn about the company and the department
- Participates in all intern specific activities
- Create and present presentation on job skills learned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation Management, Aviation Flight Operations, or relevant field
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Must be able to work in our Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama from Monday, June 7th, 2027, to Friday, July 30, 2027
About us
We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.
POSITION PURPOSE
This Aviation Student Intern will work primarily at the Encompass Health Aviation building located at the Birmingham airport and secondarily at the Encompass Health Corporate Office. This position will provide functional support to the overall Aviation business unit with responsibilities and tasks strategically structured to maximize intern exposure to a business aviation career path. The intern will work on projects as assigned by the Vice President of Aviation and accomplish tasks working in the areas of flight operations, aircraft maintenance operations, flight scheduling operations, and administration. This position will also interact with interns in other areas of the company and at the end of the assignment, a presentation on what the intern learned will be given to the Senior leadership. This person will also participate with other interns in social activities outside of work as scheduled by the HR team. The department intern will be responsible for all assigned work, projects and all other duties as assigned by the manager. The intern will be required to participate in all internship program activities and to participate in the final presentation at the end of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Participate in flight planning activities
- Participate in pre and post flight briefings
- Support pre-departure/arrival activities (ground handling, aircraft servicing, customer support, etc.)
- Assist with sourcing requirements (work order management, parts/materials ordering, facility/aircraft supplies, order tracking, etc.)
- Support flight scheduling activities (securing services, customer support, record keeping)
- Administrative tasks (invoice processing, payment request log, etc.)
- Project work (process improvement, manual development, etc.)
- Complete all task and assignments accurately and timely
- Proactively seeks to learn about the company and the department
- Participates in all intern specific activities
- Create and present presentation on job skills learned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Aviation Management, Aviation Flight Operations, or relevant field
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Must be able to work in our Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama from Monday, June 7th, 2027, to Friday, July 30, 2027
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Get Access To All JobsAviation CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does aviation CPT work count toward FAA flight hour requirements?
It depends on what the role involves. CPT work in a flight training capacity at an FAA-certificated operator can log toward certain flight hour milestones, but ground operations, dispatch, or planning roles don't generate loggable time regardless of CPT status. Confirm with your program's flight operations coordinator before assuming any CPT position builds toward your certificate or rating.
Can I do CPT at an airline, airport authority, or defense contractor?
Yes, all three employer types are eligible for CPT as long as the role is integral to your aviation or aerospace program and your DSO approves the authorization. Defense contractors often require additional security screening or background checks that can extend onboarding timelines beyond the standard CPT start date, so build in extra lead time when pursuing those roles.
How do I find aviation employers who understand CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate to identify aviation employers with documented LCA filing history, companies that have filed for work visas before are far more likely to have HR processes in place for international student onboarding. Regional carriers, aerospace manufacturers, and airport management companies tend to hire CPT students more regularly than smaller general aviation operators.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my internship converts to a full-time offer before graduation?
Your CPT authorization covers only the dates and hours your DSO approved. If you're offered a full-time position before your graduation date, you can't simply extend CPT, you'd need a new authorization request covering the new term, or you'd need to graduate and transition to OPT. Accepting full-time hours without updated CPT authorization is a status violation.
Does completing 12 months of full-time aviation CPT eliminate my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your enrollment eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that 12-month limit. Structure your aviation CPT authorizations carefully if post-graduation OPT is part of your work authorization plan.